Is it possible theres 3 new playoff teams in the West?

[MIXUM]

So far Im really thinking Memphis, Hornets, and Golden State have very good chances of making the playoffs. 1 of the 3 I named likely wont get in but I have to wonder if we might see some new blood in the playoffs this year. As long as paul stays healthy... hornets are in. The west is freaking brutal. Who in the blue hell said it got weak? Were they on drugs? I mean theres no slam dunk wins.... maybe minny but even they look ok. Sac town will be a battle and you know Houston will get going. The clips look lousy but its early.

Question is.... who do they replace should at least 3 new teams make it?

 

[MickZagger]

Who said the West was weak? I think you just make up stuff sometimes. You're the one on drugs, buddy.

 

[THE HCP]

None of those teams are making the playoffs! You come on here after 4 days into the season and just because these teams start off well they are making the playoffs........ sounds about right.

 

[Natebishop3]

We've only played a couple of games. I highly doubt that Memphis or Golden State is making the playoffs. New Orleans is a wildcard.

 

[hasoos]

What about the Clippers? They have a pretty solid lineup too. I guess the question is, can Baron Davis get his head right? He should go see the same shrink Ron Artest did. They live in the same town.

 

[MIXUM]

the grizz were right on the verge last year if you remember. the hornets IF healthy are very dangerous and GS can score at a ridiculous rate. clippers dont have enough to get in IMO.

 

[julius]

Are you telling me there will be 11 playoff teams now?

 

[Jayps15]

the grizz were right on the verge last year if you remember. the hornets IF healthy are very dangerous and GS can score at a ridiculous rate. clippers dont have enough to get in IMO.

Memphis was only on the verge until about February, down the stretch when the intensity ramped up they folded and finished sub .500 for the year. They lack the leadership to be real threats IMO, and they don't have all that much internal talent development left to help take the next step either.

 

[KingSpeed]

Are you telling me there will be 11 playoff teams now?

Jazz And Rockets are in too big a hole to come back and make playoffs. Nuggets will dive after Melo trade.

 

[hasoos]

I haven't watched Golden State this year, so I am going to withhold judgement on them right now, but if they are still playing Nellie ball, then good luck with that. In order to make the playoffs you have to play some defense.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I think Memphis has a decent chance at making the playoffs. San Antonio and Phoenix are lesser teams this year. The Clippers have good players, but no direction yet. They have a slim chance. It'll be interesting to see who the playoff teams are this year. I think there will be a couple of surprises.

 

[Natebishop3]

Jazz And Rockets are in to big a hole to come back and make playoffs. Nuggets will dive after Melo trade.

I can't tell if this is a serious post.

 

[andalusian]

I think only NOH is the real threat for the playoffs from this group, but it is still early, I guess.

Maybe they will, maybe they will not.

 

[Wheels]

the grizz were right on the verge last year if you remember.

At about the halfway point yes. They finished 10 games out of the last playoff spot though.

 

[THE HCP]

Jazz And Rockets are in to big a hole to come back and make playoffs.

See Eric, I like you.......... BUT........... this is the reason people think you need to be locked up in the Looney Bin!

 

[MickZagger]

I haven't watched Golden State this year, so I am going to withhold judgement on them right now, but if they are still playing Nellie ball, then good luck with that. In order to make the playoffs you have to play some defense.

Watch them tonight against the Lakers. They play a little more defense than they did for Nellie.

 

[andalusian]

See Eric, I like you.......... BUT........... this is the reason people think you need to be locked up in the Looney Bin!

Do not need to even lock him in it. Just put pictures of Bobby Medina on the walls and he will never leave - even if "these doors need to stay unlocked at all business hours".

 

[KingSpeed]

Things that are exciting so far this season:

1) the Warriors emergence as a top 3 seed in the West (Portland and New Orleans the others)

2) the Indiana Pacers have become odds on favorites to win the Central Division

3) Luis Scola's emergence as a top 5 player in the league- 27.3 ppg (5th in league), 14.0 rpg (3rd in league)

4) John Wall running away with rookie of the year honors- 9.0 apg (5th in league) and 67% from 3pt line (2nd in league)

5) Darko Milicic (3.3 blocks per game) becoming a better defender than the player picked in front of him. LeBron may have MVP awards, but we all know defense wins championships. LBJ: 0, Darko: 1 and counting

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Things that are exciting so far this season:

1) the Warriors emergence as a top 3 seed in the West (Portland and New Orleans the others)

2) the Indiana Pacers have become odds on favorites to win the Central Division

3) Luis Scola's emergence as a top 5 player in the league- 27.3 ppg (5th in league), 14.0 rpg (3rd in league)

4) John Wall running away with rookie of the year honors- 9.0 apg (5th in league) and 67% from 3pt line (2nd in league)

5) Darko Milicic (3.3 blocks per game) becoming a better defender than the player picked in front of him. LeBron may have MVP awards, but we all know defense wins championships. LBJ: 0, Darko: 1 and counting

This whole post is a joke, right?

 

[MickZagger]

Things that are exciting so far this season:

1) the Warriors emergence as a top 3 seed in the West (Portland and New Orleans the others)

2) the Indiana Pacers have become odds on favorites to win the Central Division

3) Luis Scola's emergence as a top 5 player in the league- 27.3 ppg (5th in league), 14.0 rpg (3rd in league)

4) John Wall running away with rookie of the year honors- 9.0 apg (5th in league) and 67% from 3pt line (2nd in league)

5) Darko Milicic (3.3 blocks per game) becoming a better defender than the player picked in front of him. LeBron may have MVP awards, but we all know defense wins championships. LBJ: 0, Darko: 1 and counting

You're so cute when you joke.

 

[44Thrilla]

I thought the Nets were going to be champs until they lost to Miami

 

[Natebishop3]

Things that are exciting so far this season:

1) the Warriors emergence as a top 3 seed in the West (Portland and New Orleans the others)

2) the Indiana Pacers have become odds on favorites to win the Central Division

3) Luis Scola's emergence as a top 5 player in the league- 27.3 ppg (5th in league), 14.0 rpg (3rd in league)

4) John Wall running away with rookie of the year honors- 9.0 apg (5th in league) and 67% from 3pt line (2nd in league)

5) Darko Milicic (3.3 blocks per game) becoming a better defender than the player picked in front of him. LeBron may have MVP awards, but we all know defense wins championships. LBJ: 0, Darko: 1 and counting

I agree with every point except for John Wall being ROY. We all know that award belongs to Armon Johnson.

 

[TradeNurkicNow]

The Blazers are obviously not making the playoffs.

 

[KingSpeed]

I thought the Nets were going to be champs until they lost to Miami

So did they.

 

[MIXUM]

kingspeed is on the $$$ as always

 

[KingSpeed]

This whole post is a joke, right?

Facts are facts.

 

[KingSpeed]

By the way, the Jazz have become the feel good story of the season, rescuing their season from the abyss in Oklahoma City and pulling to within 2 games of the #1 seed. What a comeback!

 

[Natebishop3]

By the way, the Jazz have become the feel good story of the season, rescuing their season from the abyss in Oklahoma City and pulling to within 2 games of the #1 seed. What a comeback!

Must have been one shallow abyss. Maybe more of a tide pool? That doesn't have the same affect... "rescuing their season from the tide pool."

 

[THE HCP]

Things that are exciting so far this season:

1) the Warriors emergence as a top 3 seed in the West (Portland and New Orleans the others)

2) the Indiana Pacers have become odds on favorites to win the Central Division

3) Luis Scola's emergence as a top 5 player in the league- 27.3 ppg (5th in league), 14.0 rpg (3rd in league)

4) John Wall running away with rookie of the year honors- 9.0 apg (5th in league) and 67% from 3pt line (2nd in league)

5) Darko Milicic (3.3 blocks per game) becoming a better defender than the player picked in front of him. LeBron may have MVP awards, but we all know defense wins championships. LBJ: 0, Darko: 1 and counting

Another example of you straight losing it! You need to stop!

 

[THE HCP]

His computer must be out of green font!